Is private school cheaper in Glendale or Riverside?

Glendale has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $14,900/year in Riverside. That's $5,500/year less, or $71,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Glendale over Riverside?

Average tuition in Glendale is $5,500/year less than Riverside. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $71,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Glendale, $9,700/year in Riverside.

How do Glendale and Riverside private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Glendale averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). Riverside averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Glendale vs Riverside

Glendale averages $5,500/year less for private school (59% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $71,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Glendale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $14,900/year in Riverside. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Glendale

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Riverside

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Glendale	Riverside	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$14,900/yr	-$5,500
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$29,000/yr	-$11,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$12,700/yr	-$4,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$14,900/yr	-$5,500
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$17,900/yr	-$6,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Glendale

$122,200

Riverside

$193,700

Choosing Glendale saves $71,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $143,000.

Sample Schools

Glendale

American Leadership Academy

Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr

Glendale Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Riverside

Notre Dame High School (Riverside)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Riverside Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.